@METEOZULIA

The Leonids return! ☄️🦁 In November 1966, some observers witnessed around 50 meteors EVERY SECOND. The Leonids became legendary for their spectacular storms — and their incredibly fast meteors, sometimes leaving glowing trails behind. No major storm is predicted for 2026, but the meteor shower is still worth watching👇 Plan for the night of November 17–18. The peak is predicted for November 17 at 23:45 UTC, but your local darkness and viewing conditions matter more than catching that exact minute. The Moon will be just past First Quarter, washing out fainter meteors while it’s up. So, your best observing window is after local moonset and before morning twilight, when the radiant of the meteor shower in Leo is higher in the sky. The forecast is around 15 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. That assumes a perfectly dark sky and the radiant overhead — your actual count will usually be lower. The shower is visible from both hemispheres, with generally better views from the Northern Hemisphere. 📱 Before settling in, use Sky Tonight to find the Leonids’ radiant and check your local moonset time. Save this for November 17–18 and tag your meteor-hunting companion!